Geography of Ancient India Geography Challenge Adapted from History Alive

Brahmaputra River 1. Read about the feature 13.2 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature purple.

Deccan Plateau 1. Read about the feature 13.3 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature orange.

Eastern and Western Ghats 1. Read about the feature 13.4 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature green.

Ganges River 1. Read about the feature 13.5 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature blue.

Himalaya Mountains 1. Read about the feature 13.6 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature red.

Hindu Kush Mountains 1. Read about the feature 13.6 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature yellow.

Indus River 1. Read about the feature 13.6 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature blue.

Thar Desert 1. Read about the feature 13.6 in your packet. 2. Enter the feature name. 3. Write a brief description of the feature. Now rate this feature. 4. Locate and label feature on your map. 5. Color this feature brown.

Day 3 Get with your partner from yesterday. Form a group of four by joining with another pair of students. Send one group member to “three spectrums handout” and your eight feature cards. As a group discuss and place the features along spectrum A where your group thinks they belong. Follow teacher directions for forming the “human spectrums”. Day 3

Early Settlements in India The first people in India settled by the rivers. The Rivers Provided: Plenty of Water Fertile Soil on which to grow crops Used for travel and trade.

A small group of people has just migrated to India, crossing through the Khyber Pass. They are looking for a place to settle down and start a village. You are the scout who has gone ahead and identified some possible locations. Make your best pitch to the group about where would be the best place to live and why. Plan your presentation below. It should include • an introduction that clearly states the location you have chosen. • one to two sentences that give supporting evidence for your choice of location. • two to four sentences that explain why you did not select at least two other locations. Include supporting details that show why these locations are not good choices. • a one to two sentence conclusion that restates your position and reminds the group of your main points. • Quiz Grade

Feature Most Likely to Produce a Dependable Food Supply Spectrum A Feature Most Likely to Produce a Dependable Food Supply

Feature Least Likely to Produce a Dependable Food Supply Spectrum A Feature Least Likely to Produce a Dependable Food Supply

Feature Most Likely to Contribute Spectrum B Feature Most Likely to Contribute to Outstanding Trade

Feature Least Likely to Contribute Spectrum B Feature Least Likely to Contribute to Outstanding Trade

Spectrum C Feature Most Likely to Be Site of India’s Earliest Settlement

Spectrum C Feature Least Likely to Be Site of India’s Earliest Settlement